Soldier On

Life After Deployment | Thursday, 9 p.m.

The challenges that women veterans face when adjusting to civilian life are examined via the stories of three female veterans. Among the challenges: PTSD; the disintegration of relationships; alcohol and substance abuse; depression; health problems; military sexual trauma; and employment difficulties.

Song Stage

Margaret vs. Kenny | Friday, 7 p.m.

We continue revisiting Season One of Song Stage with this matchup between Margaret Bianchetta and Kenny Jamis.

Austin City LImits

Globe Trekker

Tough Boats: The Arctic | Saturday, 7 p.m.

Ian Wright travels to the high Arctic from the coast of northern Norway, working his passage on a trawler fishing for cod before continuing his voyage on a specially ice-strengthened vessel around Spitsbergen, the world's northernmost inhabited islands. Ian's tough Arctic journey starts in fishing port of Tromso, more than 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle. From here, aboard the fishing trawler Hermes, he travels another 300 miles north to rich fishing ground near remote Bear Island.

Notice to WEIU Viewers with DirecTV Service

Weâ€™re reaching out to you today because of an urgent issue that is impacting your ability to view WEIU programs. DirecTV has recently relocated one of its satellite receivers to an AT&T building in Decatur, which was formerly located in Springfield.

Normally, this would not be an issue, as Decatur is still in our market as defined by the FCC. However, WEIU signals do not reach this location in Decatur with the minimum quality required by the DirecTV.

As a result, DirecTV has dropped WEIU from its satellite carriage â€” and viewers who have previously been able to receive our unique programming like Being Well, City Spotlight, The Paw Report, NewsWatch can now no longer watch these programs at home.

As part of a must-carry agreement, DirecTV is required to fund any expenses we would incur in providing them our signal if this relocation happened before a normal renewal cycle (which it has) ... unfortunately, this doesnâ€™t seem to be happening.

This is why we need your help. Please reach out to DirecTV and request that it carries WEIU â€” let them know how important it is for this channel to come back in your viewing area.
Please call DirecTV at 1-855-802-3473 and let them know that WEIU is an educational programming asset in your community and you canâ€™t afford to lose it.

Bill Hill - Charleston, IL

"Education has been my life. Learning has been my life ... and itâ€™s so important that we have the educational programs offered by WEIU. The opportunities (for students) to get hands on experience is immeasurable."

WEIU membership is important to Bill, and you can also be a proud member! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!

Sam Jones - Ashmore, IL

"I support WEIU because I know that at any time, day or night we can tune in and we can count on good, quality entertainment and good wholesome programming made available to us. WEIU is what I consider to be a family friendly television station because I know that if my children or grandchildren are visiting and they enter the room where I'm watching TV, I don't have to worry about anything inappropriate being on my TV screen. I know that I can trust WEIU and I love that!"

WEIU membership is important to Sam, and you can also be a proud member! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!

Jana Johnson - Membership Manager

When Did You Start at WEIU? August 2006

What Does WEIU Mean to You? Local and national family-friendly radio and television.

Favorite Show on WEIU-TV: Hands down ... Heartland Highways! From the first time I watched, I was hooked; it takes me places in Illinois that I never knew existed. FYI: The hosts of HH (Lori Casey and Kate Pleasant) are as nice in person as they are on the show!

What have you learned while working at WEIU? That local is so important! WEIU has the opportunity to inform and involve the people who live in and around Central Illinois. The staff at WEIU take our jobs very seriously and we believe in communication with our viewers.

Why should someone become a member of WEIU? This is an easy question. If you value family friendly television and radio, then you should be honored to support your local television station. Where else can you have such amazing programming? Turn to WEIU-TV to enjoy educational children's programming, travel around the world and discover music, dance, food and entertainment. In addition to that, tune in to stay informed on what's going on around our community with a LIVE news broadcast Monday-Friday at 5:30 p.m., and watch our local programs such as Heartland Highways, The Paw Report, Four Rivers Ag Report, Being Well, @ Issue, and Hobbies, Crafts and Collectibles. The WEIU radio station is Hit-Mix 88.9. Most days there is LIVE on-air talent from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. Hit-Mix plays the widest variety of the biggest and best artists, and they play a little bit of country as well!

Is WEIU as important to you as it is to Jana? Become a member today! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!

We love to hear from you!

If I wasnâ€™t able to watch WEIU, I donâ€™t know what I would do. I would most likely throw my television in the trash! I will continue to support good television and WEIU is GREAT TV.

-- Janet, Tuscola

Is WEIU as important to you as it is to Janet? Become a member today! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!

Joni Wannamaker - Our Story Bonus Feature

Joni Wannamaker tells about the purpose of the Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum in Arcola.

Joni would love for you to tune in to Effingham: This is Our Story on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us!

A Craftsman's Legacy

A visit with master ceramist David MacDonald includes working with clay and making a bowl.

Nazi Mega Weapons

V1: Hitler's Vengeance Missile | Thursday, 8 p.m.

The story of the V-1 missile, which was a forerunner of the modern cruise missile.

State & Water

The Original Skazz Band (Part 2) | Friday, 7:30 p.m.

What is so original about The Original Skazz Band? The obvious answer is Skazz. Simply the combination of Jazz and Ska music. The influence of Ska doesn't come through a lot of big bands, but the answer is so much more than that. Everything is original about this group. Every arrangement played by the band is done by band leader Casey Doremus. There is no other band playing this music.

Live From the Artists Den

Young the Giant | Friday, 9 p.m.

Young the Giant perform. The set includes "Something to Believe In," "My Body," "Cough Syrup," "Mind Over Matter," "Jungle Youth" and "Titus Was Born."

Canadian Rockies By Rail

Saturday | 8 p.m.

A tour of the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian Rockies via the Rocky Mountaineer explores the region's people, history and culture; and also the history of the railroad and its importance to Canada.